Collections Care Technician

About the role

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a National Historic Landmark and accredited museum in Miami, Florida. The Collections Care Technician performs technical work in the preservation and care of historic interiors and associated art and architectural collections.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily/weekly walk-throughs of the collection and inspect artwork regularly.
• Complete hands-on dry cleaning and cyclic housekeeping in decorated spaces using knowledge of professional standards for collections care.
• Support the Collections Care Specialist to monitor environmental and collection conditions.
• Assist the Conservator with cyclic maintenance projects, object handling, accompanying subcontractors on site and assisting, as needed, in the conservation treatment of objects.
• Record and maintain the integrated pest management program.
• Aid in emergency preparedness efforts, including assisting in the training of museum staff from other departments.
• Support project and departmental records management.
• Afford oversight and/or training to contracted technicians, interns, volunteers, and museum staff from other departments assisting the department, as needed.
• Practice proper care and handling of fragile and delicate museum items in all tasks.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in collections care or related museum experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in museum studies, art history or a related field.
• Deep and current knowledge and ability to apply accepted principles and practices of collections care/preventive conservation.
• Familiarity with current registration practices and cataloging standards.
• English fluency.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Additional relevant work experience, training and education.
• Spanish, Haitian Creole and other language skills.

Skills

• Knowledge of collections care and preventive conservation.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens offers competitive compensation with generous paid leave, retirement benefits, and robust medical and other insurance for full-time employees.

Pay

The anticipated compensation is approximately $4,000 for someone meeting the requirements of the position to approximately $46,000 for someone exceeding them.

Schedule

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position, exempt from overtime.